A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 314965 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 314991 epoch_slot_no: 12591 block_no: 314949 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-05 19:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ca990280d9f355fe0d9b590dc967a27b0d127feac64786af36dd5f21d0cd8f1Block Operator
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